The Vermont Association of Business, Industry and Rehabilitation

03/18/2026

HAVT & VABIR hosted their second annual Mock Interview Day at the Morrisville HireAbility office on Wednesday 2/25/26. This is event where local employers volunteer their time to complete practice interviews with participants. This year we had 9 employers volunteer their time and 10 participants engage. On average, each participant completed 3 mock interviews. Each interview lasted 30 minutes and included time for constructive, individualized feedback from the employer. Participants had 15 minutes in between interviews to congregate, reflect on feedback and make a thank-you card to the employer. At the start and end of the event, there is structured time for employers, VABIR and HAVT to engage. This event helps participants to strengthen their interview skills and builds confidence in real time. It truly also strengthens HireAbility & VABIR's continued collaboration with local employers

03/18/2026

03/18/2026

On February 20th, VABIR and CCV collaborated to create a “mini-access day” for the Arlington School students in St. Johnsbury.

The students learned about financial aid, TRIO, accessibility, programs such as dual enrollment and concurrent enrollment for High school students, and more. CCV instructors offered 2-20-minute “mini courses” focused on leadership development, in which students practiced team-building skills while learning about the 3 leadership styles.

The day ended with pizza and cookies, a trivia game with prizes, and lots of shwag.